Toots Hibbert’s Family Still Trying To Come To Terms With His Passing
The 11th of September 2020 will forever be a sad day in the memory of Toots Hibbert’s fans around the world but even more so in the minds of his loving family.
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Cruise Ship Attractions To Open For Tourists In Jamaica While Island On Lockdown For Residents
A cruise ship is coming to Jamaica tomorrow and attractions will be open just in time for the passengers to enjoy the island, but for millions of residents, they cannot leave home.
Masicka Cops Gold In Germany With Bonez MC For ‘Big Body Benz’
Dancehall artist Masicka shared more greatness with fans this weekend when he unveiled the Gold plaque for his 2020 feature on German rapper Bonez MC’s Big Body Benz.
Shaggy Hints At New Music On ABBA’s Historic ‘Voyage’
Dancehall megastar Shaggy appears to be linking up with ABBA, for the legendary Swedish band’s Voyage album and a concert, a worldwide live event to celebrate their return to the international music scene, for the first time in 40 years.
Tarrus Riley, Gramps Morgan Remember Peter Tosh
It was September 11, 34 years ago that Reggae legend Peter Tosh’s life was taken away but his music has lived on forever.
Nicki Minaj Celebrates Another Platinum Hit With These Gage Lyrics
Rap queen Nicki Minaj celebrated another platinum hit by quoting a line from a Gage song in a recent Instagram caption.
Ajax Amsterdam Victorious As They Wear Bob Marley-Inspired Jersey For The First Time
Fans of the Ajax football club in Amsterdam were elated today as the players wore their Bob Marley-inspired Three Little Birds third kit for the first time.
Health Minister Tufton Reacts To Naughty IG Post By Sean Paul’s Wife
Sean Paul’s wife Jodi ‘Jinx’ Henriques had what she considers a pleasant surprise, when Minister of Health and Wellness Dr.
Matterhorn Says Tommy Lee Sparta Is Biggest Dancehall Star In Continental Europe
Incarcerated Dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta, unbeknownst to many Jamaicans, is perhaps the biggest Dancehall star in Continental Europe, according to veteran Dancehall music selector Tony Matterhorn.
Bob Marley Honored With 7-Foot Tall Statue In Liverpool — See Photos
As the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool roars with celebration in the final day of its annual Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae, patrons to the highly popular event had their love for the world-renowned genre immortalized when they were met with a towering, 7-foot tall statue of Reggae icon, Bob Marley, which had been unveiled just two days earlier on September 9, 2021.
“Serious Times” Producer Dale Virgo Contemplating Adding Vaccine Mandate For Studio Sessions
Music producer Dale Virgo says he is considering implementing a policy at his studio, where all artists and others who want to enter, must present evidence that they have been vaccinated.
Queen Nikki’s Father Dies Of Pneumonia At Age 62
Dancehall artist Queen Nikki is heartbroken following the loss of her father, Errol Haye, who died after losing a battle to health complications created by pneumonia.
Popcaan Says ‘FIXTAPE’ Was Just The Warm Up For Upcoming Album
As Dancehall fans brace for what they expect will be his best album yet, Popcaan has offered up a simple, cautionary soundbite: FIXTAPE was just the warm-up.
Tony Matterhorn Recalls How Bounty Killer Rebuffed His Request To Voice ‘Dutty Wine’
The Man from Mars Tony Matterhorn said he had originally approached Bounty Killer to voice his 2007 smash hits Dutty Wine and Goodas fi Dem, but left in a huff after the Warlord rebuked him for using the words “two number one” whilst addressing him.
Tyson Beckford Goes Off On Kim Kardashian For Suggesting He’s Gay: “In Jamaica, We Don’t Play Dat”
American-born supermodel Tyson Beckford, whose parents are Jamaican, is speaking out after Kim Kardashian implied that he was a closeted homosexual on social media some three years ago.
Romeich Happy To Support Magnum’s ‘Top Performa’ Contest For Emerging Dancehall Artists
Shenseea’s co-manager Romeich Major says he is happy to be part of the Magnum’s Top Performa contest, where twelve emerging artists will be given a platform to showcase their talents.
Vybz Kartel Says Dancehall Music Doesn’t Inspire People To Kill: “That’s How I See It”
Incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel spoke on Dancehall’s connection to crime during his controversial Lisa Evers prison interview on FOX5NY, doubling down on the stance he’s held since his 2005 hit, Emergency.
Elephant Man Recalls Michael Jackson Phone Convo, Jennifer Lopez Falling At His Feet At BET Awards
The Energy God Elephant Man hilariously relayed some of his top moments in the music industry in a recent interview, among them a tete-a-tete with King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and J-Lo’s crashing at his feet on the red carpet whilst in her excitement to meet him at the 2004 BET Awards.
Tony Rebel Squares Off With Followers Over Anti-Vax Protest Video
Fresh Vegetable artist Tony Rebel squared off with some of his Instagram followers on Saturday after he praised the anti-vax protesters who appeared in a video clip of a gathering in May Pen, Clarendon.
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man’s Spain Show Postponed
Bounty Killer and Beenie Man’s hugely-anticipated performance at the Sunclash meets Shutdown show which had been scheduled for Ibiza, Spain from October 1 to 4 2021, has been postponed.